Explanation
It is a priority of Columbus City Council to identify opportunities to support various neighborhood initiatives that enhance the well-being of Columbus residents.
Columbus City Council has identified $26,500 in the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund which it intends to expend in support of the students participating in the Cristo Rey Columbus High School Work Study Program in exchange for services the students will provide to Council through that Program.
Christo Rey Columbus High School employs an innovative Professional Work-Study Program in which students work five full days a month in the professional offices of businesses to fund a significant portion of the cost of their education, gain job experience, grow in self-confidence and realize the relevance of their education.
The Professional Work-Study Program is a proven business model designed to provide entry-level employee services to help businesses, non-profits and governmental agencies meet their bottom line. In this model, a team of four students fills the entry-level clerical functions of one full-time work-study position.
Through this services contract, Columbus City Council will reap the benefits of motivated, enthusiastic young workers, a diversified workforce and the ability to positively impact young people in our community.
Christo Rey Columbus serves economically disadvantaged students exclusively. Enrollment in the program affords students a college-preparatory education to which they would not otherwise have access while also gaining valuable job and life experience.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this ordinance is available within the City's Neighborhood Initiative Fund, Fund No. 018.
Title
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $26,500.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund for Columbus City Council to enter into a contract with Cristo Rey Columbus High School Work-Study Program. ($26,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is a priority of Columbus City Council to identi...
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